Accident in Bucknall

Accident on M6 update

A CMPG spokesman said: “ Officers attended reports of an erratic vehicle M6 J12-13 on Staffordshire area. Vehicle left the carriageway. Luckily, no injuries. Appears that the driver may have suffered a medical episode at the wheel. Driver now safely with ambulance receiving attention.”

19:31

Vehicle leaves carriageway on M6

One lane closed due to accident, a vehicle that has left the carriageway involved on M6 Northbound from J12 A5 (Gailey) to J13 A449 (Stafford South). Traffic is coping well.Lane one (of four) is closed.

18:14

Man charged following armed robberies

He is set to appear in court tomorrow following two recent armed robberies in a town. More here.

17:21

Arrest after man with handgun seen in street

A500 busy but moving

A500 D Road Southbound busy but moving before M6 J15.

15:02

Good afternoon

Tom here, I’ll be bringing you the latest traffic news from across Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire and South Cheshire until 11pm. At present on the roads there are slight delays on the A50 near Uttoxeter and around Crewe Green Roundabout.

13:29

One lane closed and slow traffic due to accident on M6 Northbound between J15 A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) and J16 A500 (Stoke-On-Trent / Crewe).Lane three (of three) is closed.

13:29

One lane closed and slow traffic due to broken down vehicle on M6 Southbound between J15 A500 (Stoke-On-Trent) and J14 A5013 (Stafford North). In the roadworks area.Lane one (of three) is closed. The sensors show that the breakdown is just prior to Stafford Services.

13:29

Traffic moving well on A50 Through The Roadworks at B5030 Ashbourne Road (Little Chef roundabout).

Chaos on the M6 causing long delays

Ben Smith is on his way to Manchester Airport - and has been stuck in stationary traffic for just over an hour.

The 28-year-old, of Sneyd Green, who is in a group of four going to Tenerife, said: “We got on the M6 at Stafford and it was absolutely fine but I hadn’t even got to Sandbach Services and the traffic just completely stopped.

“We saw some fire engines go past at 10.35am and we haven’t moved since then. Our flight is 6pm and we have called the airport.”

12:00

One lane closed and heavy traffic due to broken down lorry on M6 Northbound between J14 A5013 (Stafford North) and J15 A500 (Stoke-On-Trent).Lane one (of three) is closed. Sensors show traffic is building North of the Stafford Services which are located between the two junctions.

M6 Northbound lane closed on exit slip road due to broken down vehicle at J15 A500 (Stoke-On-Trent).Lane one (of two) is closed heading up and round to the lights on the bridge.

09:21

Delays on the #M6 northbound approaching J11 are due to ongoing refurbishment works to the traffic lights at the J11 roundabout. Works are due to be finished by Friday (26th) night. Please allow extra time.

M6 Northbound entry slip road closed at J18 A54 Middlewich Road (Middlewich / Holmes Chapel). In the roadworks area.The slip road has been closed to aid with traffic management due to the accident between J18 and J19. This is as you head from the roundabout towards the main carriageway.